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3 EASY WAYS BY APRIL ALEXANDER
AVOID
WORKPLACE
PITFALLS
PUSH THROUGH YOUR
WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAU
PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES
You've made the exciting choice to start your weight loss journey, but
that's only half the battle. Now comes the tough part-sticking to it.
As many people have learned the hard way, weight loss is anything but
easy. At first, the results help to motivate you through any weight loss barriers-
dessert, anyone? But then the dreaded weight loss plateau settles in and no
matter what you do, nothing seems to work. And here's why: Weight loss plateaus
are a part of the weight loss process and are completely normal to experience. So,
when you encounter that plateau, here are three easy ways to push through it:
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REMEMBER, GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME, AND WEIGHT LOSS IS NO
DIFFERENT. This means setting not only short-term goals, but also long-term
goals you can continue to strive toward-especially during rough patches.
CHANGE UP YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE. This doesn't just mean increasing
the time or intensity of your workout. It also means varying your activities and
trying something new. By switching things up, you'll avoid boredom and keep
your body invigorated.
WATCH YOUR MOUTH. More importantly, watch what you eat. Most people
are guilty of eating more than they realize, which is easy to do if you aren't
tracking it. A food diary can offer insight and accountability. ■
If you don't eat
breakfast one
morning, by 10 a.m.,
you're at the vending
machine, desperately
searching for a snack
to hold you over.
It's like clockwork.
Add in the long
hours spent at a
April Alexander,
desk, staring at your exercise specialist,
GMC's Center for
officemate's candy
Weight Management
jar, and it becomes
clear that work and
weight loss don't exactly mesh. Here's
how you navigate workplace pitfalls:
3 Bring snacks from home and schedule
times to eat them to prevent grazing.
3 Eat lunch in a break room or get out
of the office so you aren't tempted to
overeat while working through lunch.
3 When stressed, take a walk or some
deep breaths to relax.
WEBSITE
Lose the
Extra Pounds
If you need help losing
weight, GMC's Center for
Weight Management takes a
patient-centered approach
to care, offering several
comprehensive weight loss
options. Learn more at
gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/
bariatrics.
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http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/bariatrics
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